Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Melanesia
Europe, Turkey
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
hedge rows, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
2-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Green, Copper
Yellow, Green, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
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Leaf Shape
Reniform
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Skin irritation, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Hair Loss, Headache, hemorrhoids, Rheumatism, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Leaves
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
Carpinus betulus
Common Name
Copperleaf
Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam
In Hindi
Copperleaf
हानबीन
In German
Copperleaf
Hainbuche
In French
Copperleaf
charme
In Spanish
copperleaf
carpe
In Greek
Copperleaf
γαύρος
In Portuguese
Copperleaf
choupo-branco
In Polish
CopperLeaf
grab
In Latin
Copperleaf
Item carpinus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Fagales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Acalyphoideae
Coryloideae
Season and Care of Copperleaf and Hornbeam
Season and care of Copperleaf and Hornbeam is important to know. While considering everything about Copperleaf and Hornbeam Care, growing season is an essential factor. Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hornbeam season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand and for Hornbeam is Loam while the PH of soil for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral and for Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral.
Copperleaf and Hornbeam Physical Information
Copperleaf and Hornbeam physical information is very important for comparison. Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Copperleaf and Hornbeam are as follows:
Copperleaf flower color: Red, Green and Copper
Copperleaf leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper and Bronze
Hornbeam flower color: Yellow, Green and Orange Red
- Hornbeam leaf color: Light Green
Care of Copperleaf and Hornbeam
Care of Copperleaf and Hornbeam include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hornbeam pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.